Microwave-assisted, regioselective one-pot synthesis of quinolines and bis-quinolines catalyzed by Bi(III) immobilized on triazine dendrimer stabilized magnetic nanoparticles

Abstract

Fe3O4-TDSN-Bi(III) was utilized as an efficient and reusable catalyst for the regioselective one-pot synthesis of quinoline derivatives from arylamines, arylaldehydes and methyl propiolate under microwave irradiation and solvent-free conditions. Also, bis-quinolines were obtained in high yields from dialdehydes or diamines. Atom-economy, high to excellent yields, easy work-up, as well as simple catalyst recovery and reusability are the key features of this procedure. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd